Manager, Development and Strategic Partnerships

Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra

The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in 1884 as The Hamilton Orchestral Society and grew to become one of Canada’s major professional orchestras.

Today, the HPO is a leader in Hamilton’s robust arts community where it provides professional orchestral services and music education programs to address the needs of the community. The HPO continues to commission and premiere works and is one of the artistic jewels of the Hamilton/Burlington area. The combined musical talents of its artists continue to enrich the community and enhance the quality of life for its residents.

The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra is committed to enriching and serving the cultural life of the region. In addition to our mainstage concert series at FirstOntario Concert Hall (formerly Hamilton Place), new programming such as the annual What Next Festival of New Music and Concerts in the City bring the live orchestral experience to a broader range of people. As a key contributor to the development of a vibrant downtown, and a resource for the city in attracting and retaining the creative class, the HPO is an important part of the community.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Development and Strategic Partnerships is responsible for designing and executing strategies that support the revenue generation goals of the HPO. Working in collaboration with the Development Associate and Marketing Coordinator, the Manager will develop, implement and track the annual development plan, while successfully soliciting and cultivating financial support through donations, sponsorships, foundations and strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Development

In collaboration with the Development Associate and Executive Director, creating, managing and implementing the Development Plan to achieve annual and long-term revenue goals

Maintaining and implementing the grants calendar, ensuring timely submissions of applications in collaboration with other staff, including proposals and reports for foundations, government agencies and sponsors

Working with communications staff to ensure fundraising communications are implemented, including direct mail campaigns, email and social campaigns, as well as printed donor updates and phone calls